How Alonso’s Comeback in 2021 Differs to Schumacher’s in 2010? 

2021 Prediction : Alonso wins rookie of the year

ALO at Renault HAM at Mercedes VER at RedBull RIC at McLaren LEC at Ferrari And VET at Aston Martin What a future season we have at hand.

2023: 3 podiums back to back in the first three races...this man is a legend

Alonso is a fine French polisher, not a lot of people know that. In his home town of Oviedo, Spain he helped restore the furniture in the local cathedral. In his time away from F1 he gave a total of 100 hours to help with the renovation. Great guy.

It's a return, not a comeback. Alonso didn't retire.

True that its all about legacy for Fernando. Even though he extracted everything out of those Mclaren cars but still some people don’t consider him a great driver at that time. Atleast at Renault he will have chances for podiums and Alonso will keep on extracting the maximum as always. It was sad to see him getting beaten by drivers with fraction of talent. Hopefully Renault keeps improving like it has been this season so atleast they could have multiple chances for podiums and Fernando could show he is still one of the best driver on the grid

Michael was coaxed out of retirement by Mercedes and Brawn to help develop the new team. He did a bloody good job as usual. Brawn, Toto, Ron Meadows, and several others still give Michael credit for the dominance they enjoyed later. Truly a GOAT.

The real question: How is Michael Schumacher doing right now? Is he well? I genuinely want to know.

A highly optimistic prediction : Alonso in a bluish Renault/Alpine will dethrone Lewis(who will be a 7 time champion) in 2021 like he did to 7-time champion Schumacher in 2005,in a bluish Renault.

2018 he made Stoffle look like an amateur, this is the same guy who finished 2nd in the Formula E championship. Fernado is far from finished and I hope he can get a few final podiums in F1.

I feel for Alonso. I think he just wants the recognition and respect he feels he deserves. Is that arrogance? Maybe a little, but who here can honestly say they wouldn't feel the same way in his position? He's a driver who, in terms of quality, deserves to be mentioned in the GOAT debate but is often passed over due to his stats and numbers. He never achieved what he could have done because since 2008 basically every team he was in was in a massive slump while he was there and couldn't provide him the tools to get the job done (but he nearly did it several times anyway). Was he perhaps a factor in his teams having uncompetitive cars? Did he misjudge his career options? You could perhaps argue those, but he certainly wasn't the only reason and he definitely had some awful luck with regards to his teams and cars. What can't be argued is for almost his entire career he's been far better than his car.

Alonso is only hated by the British press and Hamilton's fanboys. He is very well liked in the rest of the world. Just witness his popularity in Indy500.

Proud Alonso fan here. I hope Fernando does well at his comeback. A couple of Podiums would be absolutely fantastic. A win, of course, would be incredible, but i always keep my expectations low for a start

Its really sad knowing in hindsight , that if Schumi had stayed for just one more year in F1 , he could had avoided his huge skiing accident

From the future: Alonso is in Aston Martin and fighting for a title alongside Max Verstappen.

Alonso first drove an f1 car in 1999 and here we are 21 years later, when he’s STILL championship material!

when i was younger i thought schumacher drove for top gear as stig after quitting f1 hahahaa

To be fair and this is just my personal thoughts here... so here goes, I grew up with both of these guys during the V-10 era and that's what made me a Schumacher fan from 1997 onwards. Granted that was a heavily controversial year when he tried ramming Jacques Villeneuve, but that didn't stop me supporting him and when I saw him took his 3rd title in 2000 I reacted similar to how he did in the car at Suzuka even at the tender age of 7 years old. I enjoyed his dominance and granted back then I thought the man was invincible and no one could stop him in winning forever, that's when Alonso came on the scene... In 2005/2006 my young mind and heart was shattered when Alonso won his two titles and dare I say it at the time I did hate him that he'd beaten my all time hero and every time I got into a conversation and when they mentioned Fernando I crucified him no end and always ended up shouting at my friends saying Schumacher was the best of all time and that he'd be back again for more. After the Italian Grand Prix in 2006 when Schumi mentioned his first retirement I actually did cry, yes I admit that I actually burst into tears because I was losing an inspiration that I'd enjoyed for all that time and I actually prayed that he'd get an 8th title but of course come Suzuka that year when his engine blew I just had my mother switch the TV off! I knew it was over and Fernando took his 2nd title.... I didn't watch F1 in 2007/2008 because Michael wasn't in it, and Alonso was still in it and still racing but I had no ascertainment of the controversy of Singapore 2008. By this time living with my Grandparents my Grandfather encouraged me to watch F1 again in 2009 and I have to say I actually enjoyed it! I loved watching Jenson getting his title at Brawn GP and seeing Kimi winning at Ferrari at Spa, it was a very entertaining season! Then came 2010 and my Pop's turned on the news and that was when I saw Schumacher was coming back to F1... despite being 17 and ending my teenage years I was so excited, I believed within me that Michael would come back and continue where he left off... and oh boy was I wrong. I just kept shaking my head in thinking what the hell is going on with this guy?! Then as I've learned it was age and a crap car that aided his poor showing from 2010-2012 however saying that... the old emotions of 2000 came back when he got that ''pole'' at Monaco and finally at Valencia in 2012 with surprisingly Fernando and Kimi and Andrea Stella on the podium... yep my emotions flooded then because I'd realised that Fernando as well as Kimi were still there and finally Michael had joined them.... It does still leave a lump in my throat whenever I watch it when they have the photograph together as I did feel it was the final time all 3 would be together on the podium. I knew Michael's days were over and when he announced his third retirement I acknowledged that with respect as I did say under my breath.. ''Schumi you've done enough, thankyou for everything...'' Fernando meanwhile, as time went past and saw him win at Ferrari everything I thought about him at Renault had gone. I actually started to like him in his racecraft and how fast this guy was. In my world today I still think he should have gotten that 3rd title in 2012 whilst Michael was still around, to me now Fernando is a legend! Looking back at his Renault career in 2005/2006 and watching race footage now I can understand why he earned those two titles, he's very gifted and he deserves both of them and I recognise him as one of the greats. Watching Alonso in Alpina shows he still has that fire to get up there even with an under performing car. To be honest I really hope we see him on the top step again! Thankyou for reading.

The Renault is looking strong. 2021 should be interesting

I forgot Alonso said bye bye. That was what made me laugh out of everything serious that was happening.

Love to look back at your old videos and se how much you have improved. Keep up the good work!

The quality of these videos has gone up more than Hamilton's wins tally 👏🔥 loved the video keep it up

Anyone who have been watching F1 since his years in Ferrari onwards (where he had a race winning but not the best car) to his Mclaren years would never question his ability, even in those torrid Mclaren years. He already maximised the performance of his cars in Mclaren and no one who knows anything about F1 questioned his ability in those last years. So he didn't and doesn't have anything to prove. Though no doubt its probably his fire in him that makes him come back to show the world again how good he always is. Nice video

This content is really good. Good to see someone who’s enthusiastic as I am with Formula 1

The talent of Alonso is unquestionable. Ranks amongst the all time greats of the sport. The numbers were never there though and for someone who peaked as a after already earning 2 championships, it’s a crime that he hasn’t been more successful. For me, it’s a toss up between Schumacher and Alonso for greatest driver since the 80s

Solid content mate. Not just covering news and reviews. I may not always agree with your opinion (which is 100% normal) but it always makes for good conversation and you find inspired topics to discuss. Cheers!

A really solid YT channel, that's covering F1, with high quality materials = Aldas

Best f1 content creator

Just saw his master defence in Hungary 😎

When not watching a race, come watch Aldas! great videos mate!

Podium un Qatar. LOVELY

I'm looking forward to him coming back. I love his racing style and toughness on track. i think he's always at his best when he's number one driver too which i assume he will be at Renault or whatever they are called next year . i know he can be a whinging bugger about things sometimes, but he's quite often right though.. I just hope he's still got the gift.

Thanks for the content mate, good video, keep up!

"We were in a verge of greatness, and we we're this close" (68%)

Thank you Aston Martin, from the bottom of my heart

Well seeing this in 2023.. it was the definitely the right choice. He might not be competing for the championship this year.. but he definitely looks like the Alonso of old. 2024.. I recon there’s a good chance of seeing him get his 3rd title.

Imo schumi and alonso are the 2 most talented drivers

I really think, however strange it may sound, that Alonso is actually the best driver of the past several years.

1:18 We all know he didn't decide anything together with the team. Ferrari pushed him out of the door to make way for *Kimi.* Just as Kimi was pushed to make way for *Alonso,* and now Vettel for *Sainz.* That's how Ferrari have always operated. #Ruthless

Honestly, I think solely on track, Friday till Sunday, Alonso is one of, if not, the greatest of all time. His decisions and actions outside the car are what have held him back

One of the most underrated drivers in history imo! Can't wait for 2021 season! 💥

Great video! I like your unbiased presentation.

I wonder what would happen if Schumacher would stay for 2013 season when Mercedes car came from 4-5 best to #1.

Honestly Fernando Alonso is my favorite driver of all time. I am from Aus and I am a web/ric fan for sure. But watching Fernando with the absolute class and precision, he is a master of his field. His overall driving is OUTSTANDING and I just had to watch him race in 2018 at the AUS gp no matter how he did his driving style and driving performance no matter what is inspiring.

Can't wait to see Alonso back in F1!

Michaels pole lap is one of your first memories of F1.... I felt so old when I heard you saying that. One of my first memories of F1 is Michaels debut in the Jordan...

In my opinion, I think Michael Schumacher came back from a retirement to help Mercedes develop and improve their car. Which what made Mercedes a strong team today. Great video by the way really enjoyed it! Watching you from Kuwait!

Got his signature when he won the Daytona 24h. Love him or hate him, I’m excited to see him in the sport next year

May 2023, Alonso‘ Aston Martin is 3rd on the standings, behind both Red Bull cars.

Nice touch with the "Keep fighting Michael" message at the end. Respect!

One of the big differences is that Fernando never retired but Michael did

Thorough analysis, nice video mate!

Alonso in Mclaren-68% of total points Kubica- those are rookie numbers - 100% of total Williams points

If Fernando wins a race I will cry. I am convinced he is the absolute best behind that wheel, and I desperately want to see him prove that again. People have forgotten just how good he is.

Good one, mate. Hopefully Renault can produce a neutral, no-tantrum car for 2022, so that 'Nando can nail it to the podium forever.

I like your background music man it fits so well

Schumacher was very good in 2012 but he was very unlucky with reliability he could of had 5 podiums that year

I think Alonso getting so much out of that McLaren Honda proved how much talent he has I don't think anyone was doubting he's one of the greats when he first left F1.

If Alonso had not been saddled with those POS Honda engines, who knows what success he may have had.

Always loved Fernando, one of the best drivers ever

Micheal's comeback was hurt by what Ross Brawn described as "reheated leftovers" of the 2009 car that had fell behind due to a lack of development in 2009, it multiplies for 2010 and merc was trying to catchup 2011-13 Many in the merc team said MSC was very important for turning the team into the team they are now

I love Alonso, so glad he's back!!

love the vid! thanks for making it :)

12:00 To hear Alonso being referred to as "rookie" is somewhat strange.

Damn michael announced his first retirement the same day I was born

I know it's been a year but i think comparing the return of schumacher and alonso is not very interressant maybe comparing it with raikkonen is more logic

am I the only one that cries with Schumi's retirement speech in 2012? Him saying it's time to say goodbye and this time it may be forever really hits home especially after what happened to him...

lowkey hope that alonso would pull off niki lauda and prost move to win one more championship after making a comeback in F1 before retiring for good

Nobody will forget 05 and 06 in regards to the way he handled the corners to win the championships with MS on the charge behind/next to him. Fernando is one of the greatest of all times for this alone. Its a pity that most forget this. Good luck 2021 champ

2010 and 2012 is a big reason for Fernando to comeback. Unfinished business.

Very well put analysis! Just wanted to add something: At the moment Schumacher retired, he never thought about coming back, so he was completely out of the motorsports routine for 3 years. When Alonso "retired", he always left the option open for a return and stayed in the highest levels of motorsports next to F1, which means he could be as sharp at the wheel as he was in 2018 and achieve great things - I certainly hope so!

I actually am really really happy for fernando he was being wasted at mclaren and he deserves a competitive car so as long as renault deliver he'll definetely be making hamilton nervous

It's not about empty numbers. Don't forget the context. If you know F1, Fernando's legacy in terms of talent, speed and passion is already GREAT^^

Alonso is one level above any racing driver on this planet ...his speed his adaptability is phenomenal ..

Seeing Alonso share a car with Buemi and Nakajima in the WEC always gave me F1 2009 flashbacks. I remember simming to the end of a qualifying session thinking I had pole, only to see that Alonso's AI had put in a lap that didn't even make sense. It was as if he had shortcutted half of Albert Park.

I love Alonso, but in recent years he's hasn't built a team around him like Schumi used to do. Having said that, he's always been happy at Renault, so fingers crossed he builds on their progress this season and adds some Alonso magic.

This channel is so damn underrated!

Can't wait to see Fernando Alonso properly compete in F1 again.

He may have not the titles to this claim but Alonso maybe the GOAT. His consistency throughout his career relative to the car is very impressive. Even completely whitewashing teammates like Vandoorne and Nelson Piquet Jr. who had success in other classes.

can't wait to see nando on the grid again

Very well researched video. Thanks for that

Alonso's comeback is similar to that of Kimi's.

why the Nando hate? If you have not seen the bio/doc on netflix, watch it, he is impressive. Apparently he is hard to work with, but nothing that cannot be managed clearly. He's freakishly intelligent, versatile, fast, and fit. Poor pocon...

So Nico Rosberg beat both Lewis Hamilton the greatest driver of the current era and Michael Schumacher the greatest driver of the past era too. Interesting to note. Thanks Aldas.

I hate most F1 alternative coverage, way to earn a sub. Good content

2012 monaco one of your first memories? How old are you? LOL..

Schumacher drove like an absolute champion in his last race in brazil. Had he stayed, he would have bagged the 2007 and 2008 title easily

Merc brought in Schumi to develop a kickass car to start winning championships and I think Renault are doing the same

I understood Schumacher's comeback. Mercedes part financed his first GP drive with Jordan. Mercedes and "Schumi" were very close. The thing about professional motor racing drivers it really is "The need for speed".

Alonso is an amazing driver that deserved 2007 and 2012. Still has enough strength to give some juicy races.

Fantastic video as always Aldas. Regardless how you feel about Alonso, put him in a competitive car and he is a force to be reckoned with. 2021 is looking like a very interesting season already. Thank God Renault are getting the sh!t together again.

Oh boi oh boi how wrong PPL were in this comments

Crazy to think, had he just help off at merc a little longer maybe he’d have 8 or 9 😭. Hope he gets well soon 😔

Michael incidentally destroyed his own records

The main advantages for Alonso is he's returning to a familiar formula and in 2022 everyone has to reset somewhat and not just him. The conditions for his comeback are far better than they were for Schumacher, so he'll do better. He'll beat his teammates. If the car is there he'll get multiple podiums. If the car is capable of race wins then he'll win 'em. Simple as that.

If Alpine can deliver a fast car and Alonso can extract the maximum out of his car, then, there is no doubt in my mind that he can challenge Lewis, not necessarily win the title but atleast contend against him.

Thanks for your insightful video

It's Al-peen, not Alpine.

Was a great Vid U just earned urself my subscription

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